Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Calena since 1979
Babies named Calena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Calena is a rare and modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1979. Its usage has remained exceptionally low, ranking 11,932 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 229,610 baby girls given the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2000, yet even then it was far from common. Calena's trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic rise or decline over the decades. It may be a creative respelling of Galena, from the Greek word for 'calm,' or a fusion of names like Calista and Elena, reflecting the modern trend of crafting unique-sounding names from familiar elements. Despite its rarity, Calena has never been recorded as a top name in any state, remaining a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a melodic sound.
Calena is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It may be a creative respelling of Galena, which derives from the Greek galene (calm), or a blend of names like Calista and Elena. Its usage has remained rare, with its peak in the year 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cali, Lena
Variants: Calina
Sibling names for Calena
Names that share Calena's style, for a brother or sister.
